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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County considers voluntary evacuations, shelter openings

Officials continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's path, and are preparing to make changes if the storm changes course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Conversation with: Renee Di Pilato

The new Libraries and Historical Resources Director is excited to learn about Sarasota County libraries and implement new techniques.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
COPS CORNER: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2012
Local baseball teams win district championships

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U, 9U and 11U All-Star teams, the Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Star team and the Sarasota Cal Ripken 8U All-Star team all won District 15 championships two weeks ago for a chance to advance to the Southeast Regional Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2019
Giving thanks, the Longboat Key way

This island is full of its own traditions. Here's what a Thanksgiving Day on Longboat Key might look like.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2015
Colony owners review development proposals

The Colony board plans to schedule a meeting soon to discuss how to proceed with a development agreement that unit owners will support or discuss ways to auction off the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 18, 2021
Strong Foundation

Long dormant, the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary has been reanimated, and renamed, as it works to provide nursing scholarships in a high-profile time for the profession.

  • LWR Life
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 11, 2019
Lazy Lobster celebrates 10th with a nod to Longboat charities

The owner and management team want to give back to the community that's given them so much.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders

Manasota offers 500 free main courses for police and fire-rescue personnel at its three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Primal colors

Abstract painter Beverly A. Smith peels away layers of paint to reveal what lies behind her uninhibited brushstrokes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2015
Biter plans residential HuB

The HuB’s founder has a new housing project aimed at those who can’t currently afford to live downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Rajewski represented homeowners' values

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Sarasota readies for response plan

Sarasota County emergency officials want to allow BP and state and federal officials to handle any possible oil cleanup on its shore. If needed, the county is prepared to conduct its own cleanup.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Paddlers named to Team USA feel honored despite event cancellation

The paddlers are also excited for the Club Crew Championships in October.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Royal Rummage Sale returns to St. Mary

The early bird sale kicks off at noon on Friday, March 2 and continues at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 5, 2017
Halfacre not bugged by unusual projects

Lakewood Ranch builder lands interesting projects for 2017.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2022
Is performing arts center in Lakewood Ranch just a dream?

The organization Friends of Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center forms to stir up support to build a theater.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 24, 2012
Gearing up for Gumball

Debora Blomster has always been a gearhead. On Thursday, May 24, she and three close friends will take part in the annual weeklong, 3,000-mile Gumball Rally from New York City to Los Angeles.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2014
Sarasota Slugfest

The Cal Ripken 10U All-Star team will compete in the Cal Ripken World Series Aug. 9 through Aug. 16, in Virginia.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2022
2022 Giving Challenge raises $16 million for nonprofits

Community Foundation staff and supporters met for a celebratory part on April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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